The citrus Hindu mite, Schizotetranychus hindustanicus (Hirst), is reported for the first time in Brazil and for the second time in South America. Mite specimens were collected from citrus in the municipality of Boa Vista, State of Roraima, northern Brazil. Symptoms associated with S.hindustanicus infestations on citrus are described. The importance of avoiding dissemination of this mite to the main citrus production areas in Brazil is discussed.

The mating behavior of the predator Supputius cincticeps (Stal) was investigated in the laboratory. Courtship and copulation descriptions were based on direct observations of 40 virgin couples. Results showed that males begun courtship by moving the antennae and walking toward females, immediately after they noticed their presence. Then, males mounted females and tried to copulate. In many cases, males were rejected by females. When copulation was successful, males placed the edeagus into females, turned 180º and assumed a position opposite to the female.